Is the aquaculture of invasive and non-native species worth the risk?6 Nov 2019Following a recent report from the FAO on the threats posed by the production of invasive (potentially non-native) species in aquaculture, Gregg Yan and Jonah van Beijnen argue that a number of measur…
Researchers look to new ways to tackle CMS in salmon11 Oct 2019Experts from the Scottish aquaculture industry, academia and veterinary diagnostics, are aiming to develop a new early warning system for cardiomyopathy syndrome (CMS), one of the salmon farming secto…
SuperSmolt dispute ends in settlement7 Oct 2019STIM (previously Europharma) and MariCal has reached a legal settlement with Cooke Aquaculture over the company´s alleged use of the patented SuperSmolt technology and the case has been dismissed.
Eel appeal: new anguillid compendium published7 Oct 2019On the day that Eels: Biology, Monitoring, Management, Culture and Exploitation, is launched, The Fish Site caught up with Paul Coulson, who co-edited the book with Andy Don, to find out more about th…
Funding windfall for pioneering clam producer12 Nov 2019Oceano Fresco, which aims to create a hatchery for the pioneering production of at least two clam species native to western Europe, has attracted a €2.7 million investment.
Technologies shaping the future of shrimp production12 Nov 2019Expert insights into the key challenges and opportunities in shrimp aquaculture are offered in a new thought leadership magazine, published today.
GM salmon set for Q4 2020 harvest7 Nov 2019AquaBounty has announced that it expects to harvest the first of its genetically modified AquAdvantage salmon from its farm in Indiana by the end of 2020.
New study shows vertical transmission of tilapia lake virus2 Nov 2019A recent study suggests that tilapia lake virus (TiLV) causes systemic infections that can move to the hosts’ reproductive organs and transmit the infection from parents to offspring.
Benchmark to benefit from dissolution of AquaChile JV28 Oct 2019Benchmark is due to receive US$8.75 million and sole ownership of the Ensenada broodstock facility as its joint venture with AquaChile comes to a close.
Size matters for salmon5 May 2019New research reveals that farmed male salmon are less attractive to females than their wild cousins, due to the fact that the farmed versions have smaller kypes.
Portugal seeks to establish sardine aquaculture sector3 May 2019The Portuguese government has backed plans to establish a sardine aquaculture industry, following the collapse of the sardine fishery in the Bay of Biscay.
Investment firm acquires Center for Aquaculture Technologies25 Apr 2019The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has been acquired by Cuna Del Mar (CDM), a US-based aquaculture investment fund, for an undisclosed amount.
High hopes for new breed of grouper24 Apr 2019Malaysian scientists have developed a new breed of fish known as the echo grouper, which was created by backcrossing hybrid and giant groupers.
How a Filipino scientist is making headlines by culturing marine herbivores28 May 2019Optimising the production of marine herbivores, such as rabbitfish, suggests the huge potential of sustainable aquaculture techniques to feed a growing population.
Portugal seeks to establish sardine aquaculture sector3 May 2019The Portuguese government has backed plans to establish a sardine aquaculture industry, following the collapse of the sardine fishery in the Bay of Biscay.
High hopes for new breed of grouper24 Apr 2019Malaysian scientists have developed a new breed of fish known as the echo grouper, which was created by backcrossing hybrid and giant groupers.
Meet the author: Largemouth Bass Aquaculture17 Apr 2019Jim Tidwell, author of the book Largemouth Bass Aquaculture, which is published by 5m books in April, explains the appeal of a species whose growth is taking off both in China and the US.
Brunei aims to establish massive barramundi sector4 May 2019Plans to establish an barramundi industry in Brunei that is capable of producing 36,000 tonnes of fish a year have been announced this week.
Is Norway set for a cod farming renaissance?14 Mar 2019The Norwegian cod farming industry is all set to step up a gear, according to one of Norway’s preeminent cod research experts.
Seeding the future of Ghana’s tilapia sector2 Mar 2019A three-year project which aims to increase the productivity of the Ghanaian tilapia sector by 20 percent for cage and 15 percent for pond farmers has recently been launched.
Singaporean firm triples barramundi production28 Feb 2019Singapore’s largest barramundi farm has plans to triple its output, by investing $2 million (US $1.48 million) in its hatchery operations.
